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CHANNEL 3 TV COMPANY, LLC Doing Business As: KCDO-TV/KSBS-CD |
Greg Armstrong 3001 S Jamaica Ct. Ste 210 Aurora, CO 80014 United States |
+1 (303) 925-0303 | garmstrong@ch3tv.com | Limited Liability Company |
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The Preparer is same as the reimbursement contact. |
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Will the station be sharing equipment with another broadcast television station or stations (e.g., a shared antenna, co-location on a tower, use of the same transmitter room, multiple transmitters feeding a combiner, etc.)? If yes, enter the facility ID's of the other stations and click 'prefill' to download those stations' licensing information. | Yes |
Briefly describe transition plan | A Project Manager has been hired to work under station supervision to design and build a replacement facility on reassigned channel 19 and includes a new transmitter, antenna and flash transition with no interim facilities. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmitter Related Expenses | Do you have transmitter related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmitter Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is this transmitter currently shared with another station? | No | |
Is this transmitter currently in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmitter Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Model | Dynamar | |
Year | 2012 | |
Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power Capacity | .7 kW |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmitter | Use | Primary (Main) |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | Yes | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | EC 702-HP | |
Transmitter Type | Solid State | |
Solid State Cooling | Air Cooled | |
Solid State Power capacity | 1.7 kW | |
Justification for New Transmitter | In order to do a flash cut to avoid an extended off air period a new transmitter is required as the station has no current standby facility. This is a higher powered transmitter, but broadcaster does not seek reimbursement for the upgrade costs. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Electrical Service | Service Entrance (3 phases 800A 208V) | No |
Switchgear (industrial 800 amp) | No | |
Transformer (480V) | No | |
Power | N/A | |
Rigid Conduit and Wiring | No | |
Size | N/A | |
Length | N/A | |
Other Electrical Service | Yes | |
Description | Modify 50 amp 240 volt service to support additional transmitter and HVAC load. Install 12 kVA generator and supporting infrastructure. This description replaces earlier description to conform to work actually required. | |
HVAC Service | Does the replacement transmitter require HVAC Service? | Yes |
Type | Cooling Only | |
Size | Other | |
Other Size | 1 tons | |
Transmitter Building Addition/Modification or Leasehold Improvement | Does the Transmitter Building require an addition, modification, other leashold improvement? | Yes |
Size | 400.0 square feet | |
Channel 14 Costs | Is an RF Consulting Engineer needed? | N/A |
Is a channel 14 Mask Filer needed? | N/A | |
Is additional field engineering time needed? | N/A | |
Number of Days | N/A |
Name | Description |
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Proof and Test |
Cost of outside engineer and rental equipment to proof and test transmitter in output switching. |
Inside RF System |
Materials to adapt output load switching. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Antenna Related Expenses | Do you have antenna related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Antenna Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Antenna Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing antenna shared with another station or stations? | No | |
Is the existing antenna directional? | Yes | |
Is antenna in operating condition? | Yes | |
Is antenna located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
Existing Antenna Manufacturer and Type | Class | Class A |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Middle | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
Number of Panels | N/A | |
Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
Lower Limit | N/A | |
Upper Limit | N/A | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 15.0 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | PSILP 8CRC-41-CP Custom | |
Year | 2012 |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Antenna Description | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Is antenna shared? | No | |
Is antenna directional? | Yes | |
Will antenna be located on or in close proximity to an antenna farm? | No | |
New Antenna Manufacturer and Types | Class | Class A |
Mounting | Side Mount | |
Antenna position in stack | Middle | |
Polarization | Elliptical | |
Type | Slotted Coaxial | |
Number of Stations Supported | N/A | |
Number of Panels/Bays | N/A | |
Lower Limit | N/A | |
Upper Limit | N/A | |
Design power capacity in use | N/A | |
Other Antenna Type | N/A | |
ERP: | 13.8 kW | |
Manufacturer | ||
Model | TLP-8M/VP-R BB | |
Year | 2018 | |
Justification for New Antenna | Current antenna is slotted single channel on channel 41 and reassigned channel is 19. Initially proposed replacement was panel with wind-load issues. This replacement is slot design. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Combiner for Shared Antenna | Do you need a Combiner for a Shared Antenna? | No |
Type | ||
Number of channels supported | N/A | |
Frequencies of channels supported | N/A | |
Frequency | N/A | |
Do you need a combiner output splitter/switcher for dual feed lines? | N/A | |
Elbow Complex | Do you require the separate purchase of the Elbow Complex? | No |
Broadband or Single Channel? | N/A | |
Feed Line Size | N/A | |
Side Mount Brackets | Do you require the separate purchase of side mount brackets for a high power antenna? | Yes |
Pattern Scatter Analysis | Do you require separate purchase of pattern scatter analysis for a side mount high or medium power antenna? | No |
Sweep Test | Do you require the sweep testing of transmission line and antenna? | Yes |
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Side Mount Brackets |
It has been found that it will be necessary to create custom brackets to mount the antenna. |
Section | Question | Response |
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Transmission Line Related Expenses | Do you have transmission line related expenses? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Transmission Line Description | Type of change | Purchase New |
Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Owned | |
Owner | N/A | |
Site | N/A | |
Is the existing transmission line shared with another station or stations? | No | |
Is Transmission Line in operating condition? | Yes | |
Existing Transmission Line Manufacturer and Type | Manufacturer | |
Type | Flexible Foam | |
Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 59 feet per run |
Section | Question | Response |
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New Transmission Line Costs | Use | Primary (Main) |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Change Type | Purchase New | |
Is this a request for upgraded equipment? | No | |
Type | Flexible Foam | |
Diameter | 1 5/8 inches | |
Other Diameter | N/A | |
Segment Length | N/A | |
Other Segment Length | N/A | |
Number of parallel runs | 1 | |
Length | 66 feet per run | |
Justification for New Transmission Line | Increased line length to meet new construction permit height of new antenna. |
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Tower Equipment or Rigging Costs Changes | Do you have tower equipment or rigging costs changes? | Yes |
Section | Question | Response |
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Existing Tower Description | Type of change | Modify Existing |
Tower Use | Primary (Main) | |
Description of Use | N/A | |
Ownership | Leased | |
Is this tower consider Complex? | No | |
Is this tower currently shared with any other stations? | Yes | |
One or more FM, AM or TV radio broadcaster(s) | No | |
Others Types of Users | Yes | |
Is tower documented for structural analysis? | No | |
Is tower compliant with Rev G? | Unknown | |
Existing Tower Structure Registration | Do you have a tower registration number? | No |
ASR Number | ||
Coordinates (NAD83) | Latitude (NAD83) | 39° 43' 45.9" N- |
Longitude (NAD83) | 105° 14' 09.9" W- | |
Overall Structure Height | 66.10 feet | |
Support Structure Height | 50.50 feet | |
Ground Elevation Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) | 7358.90 feet | |
Structure Type | GTOWER - Guyed Structure Used for Communication Purposes | |
Tower Owner | Mauna Towers, LLC | |
Date Constructed | 01/01/1980 |
Users |
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6 FM stations |
4 LPTV stations |
Section | Question | Response |
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Engineering Study | Please what type of engineering study is required, if any: | Study needed for undocumented/poorly documented tower |
Tower Reinforcements | Please select whether tower reinforcements are needed: | Minor Reinforcements needed |
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Tower Rigging Costs | Complex Tower | N/A |
Helicopter Services Required | Are helicopter services required? | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Outside Project Management Services | Do you require outside project management services? | Yes |
Number of Hours | 520 | |
Explanation | Station lacks an experienced person on its small staff to execute this transition so a contract with a Project Manager is necessary. | |
Outside RF consulting Engineering Services | Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | Yes |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare engineering section of Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
Quantity | N/A | |
Do you have Distributed Transmission System engineering services? | N/A | |
Critical Facility | N/A | |
Terrain-Shielded Facility | N/A | |
Attorney and Other Outside Consulting Services | Prepare and file Form FCC Construction Permit Application | Yes |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare and file Form FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
For Auxiliary Facility | No | |
For Main Facility | Yes | |
Prepare request for Special Temporary Authority | No | |
Quantity | N/A | |
NEPA Section 106 environmental review | No | |
Environmental Assessment | No | |
ASR Modification | No | |
FAA Consultation (including preparation of FAA Form 7460) | No | |
Negotiation of Lease and other Matter for Shared Locations | No | |
Prepare or Review FCC Form 399 for Reimbursement | Yes | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless providers | Yes | |
RF Field Engineering Services | Comprehensive coverage verification via field study | Yes |
RF exposure measurements | Yes | |
Additional Field Engineering Service | No | |
Number of Days | N/A | |
Justification | N/A |
Section | Question | Response |
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AM Pattern Disturbance | Is an Impact Study needed? | No |
Is Remediation needed? | No | |
Facility Expenses | Name | N/A |
Other Distributed Transmission System Expenses Not listed | N/A | |
Name | N/A | |
Is Notification of a Medical Facility required as a result of DTV broadcasting? | Yes | |
Permit and Filing Costs | Local Zoning | No |
Non-zoning permits | No | |
BLM or NFS Coordination | No | |
FCC Construction Permit Minor Change | No | |
FCC License to Cover Application | Yes | |
FCC Special Temporary Authority Application | No | |
Other Miscellaneous Expenses | Does this relocation require paying Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value)? | Yes |
Does this relocation require Equipment Delivery or Handling Charges not otherwise included in individual item costs? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require Equipment Storage? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require the Development and Airing of an Announcement regarding an upcoming channel change? | Yes | |
Does this relocation require MVPD Notification of a Channel Change? | Yes |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $172,100.00 | $110,100.00 | N/A | $83,534.82 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $716,989.00 | $333,710.00 | N/A | $258,844.13 | N/A |
Primary Transmitter EC 702-HP | $172,100.00 | $110,100.00 | $83,534.82 | ||
Inside RF System | $6,500.00 | $6,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Proof and Test | $12,000.00 | $12,000.00 | N/A | $6,727.50 | N/A |
Other -- Building Addition Size: 400.0 | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | Building modifications found to be necessary to support the installation of the repack transmitter. | $729.08 | N/A |
Other Electrical Service: Modify 50 amp 240 volt service to support additional transmitter and HVAC load. Install 12 kVA generator and supporting infrastructure. This description replaces earlier description to conform to work actually required. | $15,600.00 | $15,600.00 | At installation, AC voltage at transmitter site was measured higher than allowed by transmitter specifications. Step-down transformer was necessary. | $11,400.00 | AC voltage was measured over limits for transmitter specifications and step-down transformer was needed. |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | $126,000.00 | $64,000.00 | N/A | $63,910.60 | N/A |
Other -- HVAC Service Type: C Size:1 (Other) | $6,000.00 | $6,000.00 | Bids for the necessary air conditioning to support the repack transmitter were higher than the initial estimate. | $767.64 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Inside RF System | Information not provided. |
Proof and Test | |
Other -- Building Addition Size: 400.0 | |
Other Electrical Service: Modify 50 amp 240 volt service to support additional transmitter and HVAC load. Install 12 kVA generator and supporting infrastructure. This description replaces earlier description to conform to work actually required. | |
UHF - Air Cooled Solid State Transmitter 1 - 2.5 kW | |
Other -- HVAC Service Type: C Size:1 (Other) |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $36,030.00 | $37,400.00 | N/A | $28,528.00 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $716,989.00 | $333,710.00 | N/A | $258,844.13 | N/A |
Primary Antenna TLP-8M/VP-R BB | $36,030.00 | $37,400.00 | $28,528.00 | ||
Side Mount Brackets | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | It has been found that it will be necessary to create custom brackets to mount the antenna. | N/A | N/A |
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic | $26,300.00 | $28,000.00 | Current antenna is "slot" design; initially proposed replacement was panel, which would cause wind load issues. New replacement, Dielectric TLP=8M/VP-R-BB is slot design. | $22,128.00 | N/A |
Sweep test of existing antenna | $6,730.00 | $6,400.00 | N/A | $6,400.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Side Mount Brackets | Information not provided. |
UHF - Lower Power Side Mount, Class A One Station antenna -- basic | |
Sweep test of existing antenna |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $1,584.00 | $6,200.00 | N/A | $5,935.21 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $716,989.00 | $333,710.00 | N/A | $258,844.13 | N/A |
Primary Transmission Line | $1,584.00 | $6,200.00 | $5,935.21 | ||
Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" | $1,584.00 | $6,200.00 | Catalog of Estimated Cost price of $23/foot appears to be based on 1,000 ft. lengths and does not scale down to 66 fee with hangers, other accessories, and installation costs. | $5,935.21 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Flexible Foam Transmission Line - dielectric, 1 5/8" |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $268,500.00 | $23,500.00 | N/A | $6,982.01 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $716,989.00 | $333,710.00 | N/A | $258,844.13 | N/A |
Primary Tower GTOWER | $268,500.00 | $23,500.00 | $6,982.01 | ||
Short Tower (less than 500') | $84,200.00 | $9,000.00 | Additional costs related to weather during install and the recommendation of the manufacturer to remove the old antenna from the tower after the transition to channel 19. | $6,982.01 | N/A |
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study | $26,300.00 | $8,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | $158,000.00 | $6,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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Short Tower (less than 500') | |
Tower mapping for an undocumented/poorly documented tower and preparation of documentation necessary for tower load study | Information not provided. |
Minor tower reinforcement/modifications | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $212,390.00 | $136,250.00 | N/A | $117,527.59 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $716,989.00 | $333,710.00 | N/A | $258,844.13 | N/A |
Outside Professional Services | $212,390.00 | $136,250.00 | $117,527.59 | ||
RF Exposure Measurements | $21,050.00 | $6,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | $84,200.00 | $28,500.00 | Quote from Meintel Sgrignoli & Wallace, plus additional necessary equipment. | $27,673.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $2,365.00 | $2,250.00 | N/A | $720.00 | N/A |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $5,260.00 | $5,000.00 | N/A | $5,000.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | $1,580.00 | $1,500.00 | N/A | $500.00 | N/A |
Project management of the transition | $82,160.00 | $78,000.00 | Project Management costs were increased due to weather, incomplete deliveries by vendors, delays on the part of adjacent channels, and power company issues. | $77,634.59 | N/A |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | $2,500.00 | N/A |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | $2,630.00 | $2,500.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | $7,360.00 | $7,000.00 | N/A | $3,500.00 | N/A |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | $3,155.00 | $3,000.00 | N/A | $0.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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RF Exposure Measurements | Information not provided. |
Comprehensive coverage verification via field study, if needed | |
Attorney Fees -Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
Attorney Fees - Prepare and File FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), License to Cover Application | |
Project management of the transition | |
Prepare and or review reimbursement form | |
Address transition timing and coordination issues w/ other stations and wireless | Information not provided. |
Perform engineering study for new channel assignment and antenna development | |
Prepare engineering section of FCC Form 2100 (main), Construction Permit Application | Information not provided. |
Description | Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Estimated Cost Justification | Actual Cost | Actual Cost Justification |
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Sub-total | $26,385.00 | $20,260.00 | N/A | $16,336.50 | N/A |
Total for all systems | $716,989.00 | $333,710.00 | N/A | $258,844.13 | N/A |
Other Expenses | $26,385.00 | $20,260.00 | $16,336.50 | ||
MVPD Notification of Channel Change | $200.00 | $200.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Storage | $1,300.00 | $1,300.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | $11,000.00 | $11,000.00 | Original equipment delivery costs were underestimated. | $10,576.50 | N/A |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | $0.00 | $0.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | $335.00 | $335.00 | Current FCC filing fee | $335.00 | N/A |
DTV Medical Facility Notification | $11,550.00 | $5,425.00 | N/A | $5,425.00 | N/A |
Actual Information Description | File Name |
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MVPD Notification of Channel Change | Information not provided. |
Develop and air announcement of upcoming channel change | Information not provided. |
Equipment Storage | Information not provided. |
Equipment Delivery and Handling Charges | |
Disposal Costs (for equipment and other waste, net of any salvage value) | Information not provided. |
FCC Filing Fees - Form 2100 license to cover application | |
DTV Medical Facility Notification |
Predetermined Cost Estimate |
Estimated Cost | Actual Cost | |
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Total for all systems | $716,989.00 | $333,710.00 | $258,844.13 |
Question | Response |
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The facility has ceased operating on its pre-auction channel. | Yes |
Construction of final facilities or all necessary modifications are complete. | No |
All receipts for reimbursement have been submitted no further costs are expected to be incurred. Note this will lock the Form 399 from further editing and begin close-out procedures with the Fund Administrator. | No |
Section | Question | Response |
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Submission of Estimated Expenses Statements | WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT. |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | Greg Armstrong President and General Manager 11/05/2019 |
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Submission of Actual Cost Documentation Statements | WILLFUL FALSE, FRAUDULENT, OR FICTITIOUS STATEMENTS ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISIONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503), AND ANY FALSE AND/OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS COULD SUBJECT THIS ENTITY TO LIABILITY UNDER THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 31, SECTIONS 3729-3733). |
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I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. | David H Pawlik Legal Counsel 11/05/2019 |